Local potter’s efforts support Parkdale Food Centre’s Christmas Supper By Charlie Senack There is nothing more important than community for Kitchissippi resident and owner of Hintonburg Pottery Ginger McCoy. “I really believe that community is at the heart of everything I choose to do,” said Ginger. “I started […]
Photo and story By Matthew Horwood Thanks to the fundraising efforts of a Grade 6 Elmdale Public School student, the Parkdale Food Centre (PFC) is getting closer to purchasing two new urgently needed ovens. Kylie Hollingsworth, 11, will be selling toques in order to help raise some of […]
By Charlie Senack They are on a mission to better themselves while celebrating milestones in their lives – all while raising money for a charity. Two Kitchissippi friends, Meghan Maack and Astrid Nielsen, are among 14 Canadians participating in the ‘Cuso Challenge’, a nine-day trip to Cusco, Peru, […]
Bob Chiarelli, Mark Sutcliffe among 40 Ottawa leaders recognized by Royal Ottawa Foundation By Yose Cormier Two Kitchissippi residents were recently recognized for their efforts in advancing mental health research and education in Ottawa. Former Ottawa mayor and Ottawa West and Ottawa West-Nepean MPP Bob Chiarelli and Mark […]
By Yose Cormier For the second year in a row, a Kitchissippi chef won the Hopewell Eating Disorder Centre’s Breaking Bread Breaking Stigma sandwich competition. Justin Champagne of Bar Lupulus followed in the footsteps of Pat Garland of Hintonburg’s Absinthe Café.. “The event was a ton of fun. […]
Story by Yose Cormier This month, Jennifer Stewart will be leaving the comfort of her Wellington Village home for a week of hiking through the Sahara Desert, complete with Bedouin-style tents, hot days and lots of sand. “I am a little freaked out at the thought of sleeping […]
Submitted by Kathy Bell Where can you find spiders, tacos, cheerleaders, cowdogs and butterflies all together? At the Ottawa Halloween Dog Parade, of course. Doggies, big and small, from all over the city, will sniff d their way to Dovercourt on October 19 and put their paws up […]
Justin Champagne is humbled to be taking part in the Breaking Bread, Breaking Stigma sandwich competition. Photo by Ted Simpson By Paula Roy In his 15 months as Chef de Cuisine at Bar Lupulus, Justin Champagne has made quite an impact on diners at this popular Wellington West […]
Submitted by Carol Paschal – As the year comes to a close, many people reflect on what they can do to help their less fortunate neighbours. We’ve prepared a list of some registered charities in Kitchissippi. Some of these organizations may be familiar – others may not – […]
The 14th annual Spring into Scrabble fundraiser brought Ottawa’s Scrabble enthusiasts together for a full day of fun and charity on March 21. Ottawa Scrabble Club member Pam Hunter, who has competed in Scrabble tournaments throughout Canada and the United States, has been organizing the fundraiser every year […]
By Jack Lawson – The Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral was host to its third annual Borsch Off on Feb. 22, and raised $1,140 for orphans in central Ukraine. Over 70 visitors were on hand to sample 13 different borsch; a soup of Ukrainian origin that is popular in many […]
Dear Editor, My name is Daeva Miles and I am a grade 8 student at Broadview Avenue Public School. My friend, Stephanie Lee, and I saw other people at our school organizing cool things for the students and we wanted to do something as well. We wanted to […]
As part of a medical mission organized by Broken Earth, 30 physicians, registered nurses, and surgeons will head to Port-au-Prince, Haiti on Jan. 10, 2015 to offer their services, including Dale Lockhart, a registered nurse from Kitchissippi. “We’re headed there to triage those who need care most urgently,” […]
By Megan Curran – A new holiday charitable campaign aims to direct seasonal donations towards an often forgotten group of people in need: homeless pet owners and their animals. “I want to demystify the idea that homeless people shouldn’t have pets, because a lot of people think that,” […]
By Jack Lawson – On Nov. 7, Nepean High School will host its 25th annual Pancake Breakfast to raise money for the Dave Smith Foundation, a local arm of the United Way that focuses on addiction counselling for youth. Tickets will cost $7 in advance and $8 at […]
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